West Hampstead Thameslink railway station, Greater London
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West Hampstead Thameslink railway station, Greater London
Image: © Nigel Thompson Taken: 2 Apr 2013
Opened in 1871 as "West End for Kilburn & Hampstead" by the Midland Railway on the line from London St Pancras to Bedford. The name was shortened to "West End" in 1903, then became "West Hampstead & Brondesbury" in 1904, "West Hampstead" from 1905 to 1950, then became "West Hampstead Midland" until 1988 when the current name was adopted. View east towards Finchley Road (Midland) and St Pancras.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.548438
Longitude
-0.193021